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Seoul City Gives Korean Names to Foreigners

SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Having a localized name or nickname can be fun for some. Take Dutch football coach Guus Hiddink or Thor actor Chris Hemsworth. Fans here affectionately call them by Korean-sounding nicknames “Hidonggu” and “Hemsiki.” The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday it recently gave honorary Korean names to 11 people from [...]

Seoul City Gives Foreigners Korean Names

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Monday that it has launched a pilot program to give foreigners Korean names as part of efforts to promote the Korean alphabet, hangeul. The program, titled “Korean Names for Non-Koreans,” is available to foreigners who reside overseas and are interested in Korean culture, Park [...]